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Waffle34 Enthusiast

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On 12/28/2018 at 10:17 PM, pgamboa said:

Need a diode to have your cargo lights follow the reverse lights.

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Since the dl3 mirrors have those 4 reverse facing white LED's that follow what the cargo light switch does i assume the diode would also turn them on? 

Is there any way to have the reverse lights NOT come on at night when hitting unlock with the fob?

Reason i ask is i want the mirror lights to come on when in reverse but rather not have the reverse lights coming on when hitting unlock...

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Need a diode to have your cargo lights follow the reverse lights. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Left diode is for puddle lamp (on DL3 Mirrors) to follow interior dome lamps. This is a requirement for 2014 trucks that upgrade from DL8 Mirrors to DL3 Mirrors. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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That explains why I didn't see it in the engine bay. Thanks

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9 hours ago, Waffle34 said:

Since the dl3 mirrors have those 4 reverse facing white LED's that follow what the cargo light switch does i assume the diode would also turn them on? 

Is there any way to have the reverse lights NOT come on at night when hitting unlock with the fob?

Reason i ask is i want the mirror lights to come on when in reverse but rather not have the reverse lights coming on when hitting unlock...

DL3 mirrors are not tow mirrors.  You might be referring to DPN and DQS mirrors which are.  The reverse light coming on at night when you unlock the truck via key fob is a factory intended operation.  I believe there is a setting in your radio with how your exterior lights behave and might be able to turn that off specifically when unlocking.

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whoops yes my mistake. I just did the diode thing and yes reverse lights on mirror lights and cargo lights now on as well. (probably means bed lights as well but i didnt look)

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Alexquade Enthusiast

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So just wondering, this will turn on the cargo lamps when unlocking, will it turn them on when reversing? What about when you turn on the cargo lights manually?

Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

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On 4/23/2020 at 3:46 PM, Alexquade said:

So just wondering, this will turn on the cargo lamps when unlocking, will it turn them on when reversing? What about when you turn on the cargo lights manually?

Turns cargos on with reverse.  Turn the diode around and it will turn the reverse lights on with the cargos.   If you want both to happen, use a wire instead of the diode.

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Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

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13 hours ago, kyles1919 said:

Hi! Is this pretty simple? I am dumber than a plank when it comes to anything with wires.

Depends on which "this" you're referring to.  Diode/wire jumper?  It's fairly easy.  Found it easier with a set of jeweler's screwdrivers.  Used either the awl or smallest tip philips to work an opening in a corner for the diodes that I've installed.  If you use a wire jumper, get a 18-20 gauge SOLID wire to make the jump.

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On 11/22/2021 at 6:36 PM, Ravenkeeper said:

Depends on which "this" you're referring to.  Diode/wire jumper?  It's fairly easy.  Found it easier with a set of jeweler's screwdrivers.  Used either the awl or smallest tip philips to work an opening in a corner for the diodes that I've installed.  If you use a wire jumper, get a 18-20 gauge SOLID wire to make the jump.

 

On 11/23/2021 at 6:52 PM, kyles1919 said:

I will be using a diode. i appreciate the response! 

                        

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On 4/7/2020 at 4:49 PM, Abdulrahman Alessa said:

Dear members, 

 

I followed this thread but i running for some issue. 

 

I realize when i am unlocking the doors the revers light does not come on. is this normal or my car has middle east spec non USA? 

 

 

 

 


I have the same issue, also in the Middle East. Did you find how to get the reverse light running when unlocking the doors ?

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PelletierProjects New Member

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I know this is an old thread but I am wondering if anyone can help with something? I have a buddy that gave me some diodes but they are different than what people are suggesting to use. I see most people get the 1N4004 that are 1A 400V. The ones I got are 1N5819 that are 1A 40V. Will these work the same for the bed lights with reverse mod?

MikeBMW Senior Enthusiast

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Get an AutoSync from BTDiesel, you can enable all lights on when unlocking. Rear reverse light, cargo light, etc...
Also, all rear lights will come on when reversing. Backup light, bed light (cargo) and lights on tow mirrors.
Unfortunately, my current mod downloads are showing a 500 error meaning their servers are in a bit of a tizzy, or something. :(

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